Arkansas · tax year 2026
Arkansas paycheck calculator
Arkansas taxes income above $5,600 at rates rising to a top rate of 3.7% for 2026, after a $2,470 standard deduction and a $29 personal credit. On $85,000 a year, a single person here takes home about $65,970, or $2,537.31 every two weeks.
Estimated take-home pay · 2026
Biweekly pay · Single · Arkansas
$2,537.31 per paycheck
from $3,269.23 before taxes · 26 paychecks a year
Where each dollar goes
- Take-home pay77.6%$65,970
- Federal income tax11.6%$9,870
- Social Security and Medicare7.6%$6,503
- State taxes3.1%$2,657
Line by line
Per paycheckPer yearPay
Taxes
Federal income tax$379.62$9,870
2026 brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction, worked out for the year and spread over your paychecks. IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32
Social Security$202.69$5,270
6.2% of wages up to $184,500. Traditional 401(k) contributions do not reduce it. SSA wage base · 2026
Medicare$47.40$1,233
1.45% of wages, with no cap. IRS Pub. 15 · 2026
Arkansas income tax$102.21$2,657
Arkansas taxes income above $5,600 at rates rising to a top rate of 3.7% for 2026, after a $2,470 standard deduction and a $29 personal credit. Arkansas · 2026
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Federal income tax for the year
| Wages | $85,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | −$16,100.00 |
| Taxable income | $68,900.00 |
| Tax from the 2026 brackets | $9,870.00 |
| Federal income tax | $9,870.00 |
Arkansas income tax for the year
| Wages taxed by the state | $85,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | −$2,470.00 |
| Taxable income | $82,530.00 |
| Tax from the rate schedule | $2,686.45 |
| Exemption credits | −$29.00 |
| Arkansas income tax | $2,657.45 |
Sources for these figures
- IRS newsroom, tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (PDF)
- Tax Foundation, 2026 federal income tax brackets
- IRS Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, 401(k) limit increases to $24,500 for 2026, IRA limit increases to $7,500
- SSA, Contribution and benefit base
- IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide
- IRS, Questions and answers for the Additional Medicare Tax
- Arkansas DFA, Withholding Tax Formula (effective 01/01/2026)
What if
Estimate for tax year 2026. Your real paycheck depends on your W-4, your benefits and your employer's payroll system. This is education, not tax, payroll or financial advice.
Take-home pay in Arkansas by salary
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security and Medicare | State income tax | Take-home a year | A month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $622 | $25,663 | $2,139 | $987.02 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $992 | $33,328 | $2,777 | $1,281.83 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,362 | $40,993 | $3,416 | $1,576.65 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,732 | $48,658 | $4,055 | $1,871.44 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,287 | $59,305 | $4,942 | $2,280.96 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,490 | $75,690 | $6,308 | $2,911.16 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,350 | $108,441 | $9,037 | $4,170.82 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $7,200 | $141,727 | $11,811 | $5,451.05 |
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Arkansas income tax in 2026
Arkansas taxes income above $5,600 at rates rising to a top rate of 3.7% for 2026, after a $2,470 standard deduction and a $29 personal credit.
Figures are the Department of Finance and Administration withholding formula effective January 1, 2026: no tax under $5,600 of net taxable income, then 2%, 3%, 3.4% and 3.7% above $26,400. Between $94,701 and $97,600 the formula takes back most of the benefit of the lower brackets, and above that the tax is 3.7% of net taxable income less $79.90. Married couples usually file separately on the same Arkansas return; a joint estimate here applies one schedule to combined income with two deductions and credits, which can run high.
- Standard deduction: $2,470 single, $4,940 married filing jointly.
- Personal credit: $29 for you ($58 for a couple) and $29 for each dependent, taken off the tax.
- 401(k): traditional contributions come out before Arkansas income tax, as they do for federal tax.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $5,600 | 0% |
| $5,600 to $11,200 | 2% |
| $11,200 to $16,000 | 3% |
| $16,000 to $26,400 | 3.4% |
| Over $26,400 | 3.7% |
Other paycheck deductions in Arkansas
Arkansas takes no other state payroll deductions from employees. Apart from state income tax, the only deductions required by law are Social Security and Medicare.
City and county income taxes in Arkansas
Arkansas has no city or county income tax in this calculator. If you pay one that is not listed, you can enter its percentage in the calculator under “W-4 and other details”.
How Arkansas compares
On $85,000 a year, Arkansas ranks 16 of 51 for take-home pay among the states and D.C. (1 keeps the most). City and county taxes are not counted in this comparison.
| State | Income tax | State taxes on $85,000 | Take-home a year | Against Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2% to 3.7% | $2,657 | $65,970 | ||
| Louisiana | 3% flat | $2,164 | $66,464 | +$494 | Compare |
| Mississippi | 4% flat | $2,668 | $65,960 | −$11 | Compare |
| Missouri | 2% to 4.7% | $2,988 | $65,639 | −$331 | Compare |
| Oklahoma | 2.5% to 4.5% | $3,280 | $65,348 | −$622 | Compare |
| Tennessee | No tax on wages | $0 | $68,628 | +$2,657 | Compare |
| Texas | No tax on wages | $0 | $68,628 | +$2,657 | Compare |
Arkansas paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
About $48,658 a year, or $4,055 a month, for a single person with no other deductions. That is after $5,020 in federal income tax, $4,590 for Social Security and Medicare, $1,732 in Arkansas income tax.
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
About $75,690 a year, or $6,308 a month, for a single person with no other deductions. That is after $13,170 in federal income tax, $7,650 for Social Security and Medicare, $3,490 in Arkansas income tax.
What is the Arkansas income tax rate for 2026?
Arkansas taxes income above $5,600 at rates rising to a top rate of 3.7% for 2026, after a $2,470 standard deduction and a $29 personal credit.
Does Arkansas tax 401(k) contributions?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions come out of your pay before Arkansas income tax, just as they do for federal income tax. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on them.
Are there city or county income taxes in Arkansas?
Not in this calculator. If your city or county charges one, you can enter the percentage yourself.
Sources
- Arkansas DFA, Withholding Tax Formula (effective 01/01/2026)
- IRS newsroom, tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (PDF)
- SSA, Contribution and benefit base
Arkansas figures last checked on October 11, 2026. Latest update: Top rate corrected from 3.9% to 3.7% and the 2026 bracket table replaced. If something looks wrong, tell us.